2024 Olympic Games, Paris - Men’s Tennis (27 July - 4 Aug)

[Hitman]

Wow

Now RM game can be used as an excuse
Nadal is not even slightly professional then

He was there, wasn't he? The match finished in the evening, so instead of resting, he was out having a good time. That's on him.

But don't distract yourself from the actual point, there is a big difference in that Nadal and one that is rested and well focused on the final.

 

[nolefam_2024]

He was there, wasn't he? The match finished in the evening, so instead of resting, he was out having a good time. That's on him.

But don't distract yourself from the actual point, there is a big difference in that Nadal and one that is rested and well focused on the final.

He is professional, I have stopped worrying about these guys prep

If he was in RM match, he was already rested, otherwise he would not leave anything up to chance. Give some respect to FAA this is unusual from you now

 

[Jonas78]

So who takes the TB??

 

[Hitman]

He is professional, I have stopped worrying about these guys prep

If he was in RM match, he was already rested, otherwise he would not leave anything up to chance. Give some respect to FAA this is unusual from you now

Did you not read my post above to @junior74 ?

I said FFA has better shots than Ruud with the exception of the forehand, and Ruud also moves more naturally. It seems you are showing very little respect to the guy that actually made two RG finals and a semi final here, in the last three editions.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Sure, but lets not forget, Rudd made the final on MC and then won a brutal match to win Barcelona, so he played back to back finals before heading into Madrid and was running on fumes. Felix won, but Rudd was half dead at that point.

You could say Casper was a "Ghost" of himself at that point.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Did you not read my post above to @junior74 ?

I said FFA has better shots than Ruud with the exception of the forehand, and Ruud also moves more naturally. It seems you are showing very little respect to the guy that actually made two RG finals and a semi final here, in the last three editions.

I said Ruud average level is better than FAA thats respect to Ruud

 

[Hitman]

I said Ruud average level is better than FAA thats respect to Ruud

His highest level is better also, look how he took out Zverev last year in the semis, plus Rune in the quarters.

FAA is better on grass and HC, not at RG.

 

[junior74]

Ruud was saying to media he thought Felix would be tired, because he plays singles, doubles and mixed.

And then Ruud looks like the tired one out there...

Needs a miracle now... and there the passing shot!

 

[nolefam_2024]

His highest level is better also, look how he took out Zverev last year in the semis, plus Rune in the quarters.

FAA is better on grass and HC, not at RG.

FAA highest level is above Ruud's average level
If last year SF was Ruud's highest level then what was final. I said flat out Djokovic was winning in straights last year. Don't think he has won much hearts and minds although this year I agree he is notch above his 2023 self.

 

[Hitman]

FAA can sense it. Ruud is trying to hold on.

 

[jl809]

Can these losers bugger off so that the doubles can start sooner pls

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

FAA big chance here!

 

[junior74]

Some strange errors from Ruud in this tiebreak. Doesn't want to win.

Neither does Felix?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Can these losers bugger off so that the doubles can start sooner pls

A bit harsh …

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Some strange errors from Ruud in this tiebreak. Doesn't want to win.

Neither does Felix! Both making hard work of it lol

 

[nolefam_2024]

A bit harsh …

And just hit DF
Is it harsh

 

[Hitman]

Some strange errors from Ruud in this tiebreak. Doesn't want to win.

Neither does Felix?

No one wants a beat down from Alcaraz.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

And just hit DF
Is it harsh

Both guys choking now

 

[nolefam_2024]

Both guys choking now

They are both mediocre players.

 

[junior74]

What a comeback in that rally to take the set by Casper!
Great hustle!

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Oh my.....how Ruud of a tie-break....saves MP and on to a third and decisive set. Did Felix miss his chance?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Ruud takes it. We go 3!

 

[junior74]

No one wants a beat down from Alcaraz.

Hoping for an @ojo rojo image of Ruud comforting baby Tiny

 

[tennisjedi]

Ruud saves a match point and takes the second set. JAAA!

 

[norcal]

Felix could have come in 4 different times in that rally and put away an easy volley.

Instead he sits back and lets Casper back in and loses the set. lol modern tennis.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

So much for all the MUGverev hype

 

[marc45]

is Djokovic match started yet?

Peacock says it's upcoming

 

[Hitman]

What a comeback in that rally to take the set by Casper!
Great hustle!

A little bit of inspiration there. Neither look like they have a prayer in the semis though.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Congrats Nole, you are at least silver medalist

He shouldn’t accept anything less than gold against these MUGS. Carlos isn’t playing that well either

 

[junior74]

Felix could have come in 4 different times in that rally and put away an easy volley.

Instead he sits back and lets Casper back in and loses the set. lol modern tennis.

Yes. And Casper could have gone DTL with his backhand two times on his previous set point...

Agree, too much safety first. FAA probably the better player in this set and should have taken it. Casper a little stronger mentally.

 

[Carax]

I don't see Felix coming back after this. Hopefully they'll give us a good third set.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

This is Noles to lose. He’s in better form than everyone else

 

[Jonas78]

No one wants a beat down from Alcaraz.

 

[junior74]

This is Noles to lose. He’s in better form than everyone else

From what we've seen so far, Carlos looks in a league of his own.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

From what we've seen so far, Carlos looks in a league of his own.

Struggling with mug Paul on clay in that second set? Ehh

 

[austintennis2005]

So, no title defence this time round for either the men or the women.

Not important, most titles arnt defended after one year let alone 4, nobody really cares especially Olympics

 

[Jonas78]

Struggling with mug Paul on clay in that second set? Ehh

Thats typical Carlo on cruise control, never a doubt who was winning though.

 

[Cortana]

This is perfect. Djokovic beats Tsitsipas, gets an easy winner against Musetti in the SF and then there is only Alcaraz left to beat.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

This is perfect. Djokovic beats Tsitsipas, gets an easy winner against Musetti in the SF and then there is only Alcaraz left to beat.

Yea Zverev probably would have been a tougher matchup here for him. And it’s best of 3 so he won’t gas out like the slams. Age isn’t that big of a handicap in best of 3

 

[Jonas78]

FAA is haunted by this tendency to mess up, should have finished this with both 0-40 and MP in TB

 

[junior74]

Struggling with mug Paul on clay in that second set? Ehh

You knew he had an extra gear if he needed it.

 

[junior74]

Strange seeing Ruud making more UEs than FAA.

 

[Jonas78]

Lol

 

[Jonas78]

This is the problem. Casper will never win anything big if he cant play 6-7 matches straight without sinking to this level.

 

[Lleytonstation]

 

[Jonas78]

And Casper refuses FAA to lose...

 

[Niekotokio]

fairly win from Faa. will still play mixed today

 

[junior74]

And Casper refuses FAA to lose...

Lol at his bh into the net when he could have peed it over for a break back point...

Low level from Ruud, deservedly lost.

 

[Hitman]

FAA to play Raz....he has a chance to get a medal now. Well done to him.

Ruud IMO really dropped the ball here.

 

[nolefam_2024]

FAA to play Raz....he has a chance to get a medal now. Well done to him.

Ruud IMO really dropped the ball here.

FAA to play Raz....he has a chance to get a medal now. Well done to him.

Ruud IMO really dropped the ball here.

Maybe he is not great